Today, as it is the first Monday in September, Canada is celebrating Labor Day, as it does every year. To mark your language study trip to Canada, LEC would like to take a moment to reflect on this day so dear to the nation.
Labor Day, a special day for Canada since 1872
Les sources de Labour Day au Canada remonteraient au 15 avril 1872 et aux actions menées par la Toronto Trades Assembly. A l’origine, cette fête du travail canadienne fut créée pour donner aux travailleurs du pays la possibilité de faire entendre leurs revendications, que celles-ci concernent leur salaire ou leurs conditions de travail. Aujourd’hui, Labour Day est la troisième partie d’un long week-end de septembre avant la rentrée.
A day marked by activism, but also by fun
While labor unions continue to take the original purpose of Labor Day very seriously, Canadians mainly use the day to go on outings, visit friends, or relax with their families—something you may have the chance to see for yourself during your language study trip to Canada.
A relaxing day during her language study trip to Canada
Canadian football fans can also spend most of this long Labor Day weekend watching the games on TV: these special games are known as Labour Day Classics. Post offices and many businesses are closed on Labour Day in Canada.